Offering a terrace and spa center, Akelarre is located in San Sebastián, 3.1 mi from Calle Mayor. There are 2 restaurants on site and one of them is awarded with 3 Michelin stars. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel has sea view and is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is provided. The suites include a walk-in closet and a private pool. The Wellness & Spa center includes a pool with hydrotherapy circuit, Turkish bath, sauna and 3 cabins for treatments. Other facilities include a wine cellar offering wine tasting for a surcharge. The hotel also offers car hire. Victoria Eugenia Theater is 3.1 mi from Akelarre, while Kursaal is 3.1 mi from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 13 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Relais & Châteaux
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for San Sebastián
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    Food was amazing as well as the location and long distance water views.
  • Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is exceptional in its design and interiors. Service was impeccable. Hotel setting above the sea was quiet and peaceful.
  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    Totally amazing location with open views of sea from everywhere! Nature surrounds you at each turn as does the creative cuisine

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Akelarre - 3* Michelin Starred Restaurant - Menú Degustación
    • Cuisine
      Local
  • Oteiza
    • Cuisine
      Spanish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that an accommodations reservation does not guarantee the reservation at the 3-starred Akelarre restaurant.

Please note that the Akelarre restaurant is closed on the following days:

- Sunday evenings, Mondays and Tuesdays from March until June, and from October until December.

- Sunday evenings and Mondays from July until September.

- From 22 until 31 December.

License number: 2017RTE00138561

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux

  • Room options at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux include:

    • Double

  • Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Facial treatments
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Beauty services
    • Body wrap
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Body treatments
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness

  • Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux has 2 restaurants:

    • Akelarre - 3* Michelin Starred Restaurant - Menú Degustación
    • Oteiza

  • Guests staying at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American

  • Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is 3 miles from the center of San Sebastián. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux on this page.